LINOLEUM in a Sentence

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Example sentences for LINOLEUM, such as:

1. We heard the door open, a few hurried words, and then quick steps upon the linoleum.
2. The corridor which led to the room was laid down with a kind of creamy linoleum which shows an impression very easily.

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 Meanings and Examples of LINOLEUM
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linoleum
 n.  inexpensive waterproof covering used especially for floors, made from solidified linseed oil over burlap or canvas backing, or from its modern replacement, polyvinyl chloride
Classic Sentence:
1  We heard the door open, a few hurried words, and then quick steps upon the linoleum.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context  Highlight   In VI. THE MAN WITH THE TWISTED LIP
2  The corridor which led to the room was laid down with a kind of creamy linoleum which shows an impression very easily.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context  Highlight   In XI. The Adventure of The Naval Treaty
Example Sentence:
1  She had industrial-strength linoleum installed in her kitchen so her hockey-loving boys could keep their skates on during lunch.